The number of contract workers, people who are self-employed, temporary and “on-call” workers, and those who tap online apps for “gig” work rose in 2021 to a record 51 million people—a 34 percent increase from 2020. And this trend is expected to continue. How are corporations addressing this surge? What are the constraints that challenge businesses from tapping these talent pools? What are companies doing to effectively leverage this opportunity?
This three-hour, virtual program will be moderated by Rebecca Ray, Executive Vice President of Human Capital at The Conference Board. Speakers will include Camille Olson, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP; Hollie Heikkinen, CEO & President, iWorker; as well as CHROs, policymakers, legislators, employment law litigators, and independent workers.
This CHRO Roundtable will include discussions in five areas:
Join us on April 18, from 2- 5 PM ET for this engaging discussion.
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